A Crown of Cursed Hearts (Kingdom of Blighted Thorns Book 3) by Alaya Wells

Author:Alaya Wells [Wells, Alaya]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-10-02T00:00:00+00:00

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TEMPEST

“Let’s get to work,” Brodine said grimly.

When we all rose to leave, he went around hugging each of us, though he only tapped Vexxion on the arm after Vexxion released a low growl.

Vexxion walked over to Vera, and they spoke in low voices I couldn’t overhear.

With a shake of his head, Brodine strode from the room, calling out over his shoulder. “I’ll be in the library. I saw some interesting books there last night that might be helpful. I’m going to make some lists and plans. I’ll meet with you tomorrow afternoon once I’ve come up with a few strategies, Tempest?”

“I’m going to the aerie to assess the situation there, and I’ll take the blue dragon out to locate the rest of the aeries.” Airia sounded as confident and happy as Brodine. “I’ll check back with you, Tempest, once I have an idea of what we’re dealing with. And I’ll make lists too. I’ll let you know what we need to house a large flying army.”

I snagged her arm before she could pass me, bringing her to a halt, and gave her a hug. “Thank you. I’m sorry we didn’t believe you immediately, that you had to prove your loyalty to us by removing the collar.”

Leaning back in my embrace, she sighed. “I get it. I would’ve thought the same thing. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you who collared me right from the start, but I didn’t want to ruin our friendship. For what it’s worth, I wouldn’t have cooperated if he’d told me to kill you.”

She wouldn’t have had a choice. Will and Prenton hadn’t.

She left, striding with purpose from the room.

“Riftflame,” Zayde said with a curt nod, taking Layla’s hand. “We’ll be back as soon as we have their agreement.”

“Then I hope we see you soon.” I stepped over to my sister. “I feel like we’ve barely had time to talk.” Would I be dead before I could get that chance?

“Soon,” she said softly, her gaze meeting Zayde’s. With a soft laugh, she barreled into me, hugging me. “Stay safe. Don’t do anything impulsive. Kill who you want if you think there’s a need, but . . . Alright, don’t share too many details about it with me when I return.”

“What makes you think I’m going to kill someone?” I asked, chuckling through my dismay.

Stepping back to Zayde’s side, she frowned. “I’m not sure why I said that.” With a shrug, she looked up at him. “Flit us to Riftflame, love. I don’t know the location.” Her smile fell my way again. “I have power! Last night, I flitted from the bedroom to the bathing area. I’m going to try to flit from the bedroom to the courtyard next, but I know I’ll soon be able to go wherever I want. Zayde’s teaching me so much, and magic is only a part of it.”

“You’re Lydel,” I said. “Of course you have power.” Incredible power, I sensed. Now that my sister had been awakened, nothing would hold her back. If the king didn’t watch out, she’d be the one killing him, not me.

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